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Copper Basin

The unmoored metal headframe at Flower Gold Mine.

Finch Wash Mine Exploration

2017-10-21 Mine Exploring, Off Roading 2

My wife’s away for a second week, so my regular mine exploring buddy Prescottstyle (Paul) suggested we hike up Finch Wash in Copper Basin, just […]

Chrysocolla with botryoidal formation, featuring malachite and azurite.

Copper Basin Mineral Hunt

2015-04-17 Hiking, Mine Exploring 0

I figured it was about time to start acclimating to higher elevations, as I won’t too many more hikes in the Valley until November. prescottstyle […]

Processing plant near the Mint Shaft.

Wilhoit Mine Loop #1

2013-09-07 Hiking, Mine Exploring 0

Starting to drive down the forest road, I quickly realized that would be a mistake, and attempted to back up. I suck at backing up. […]

Recent Posts

  • This friendly fella stopping by to say "Hello" at the coneflower patch on FR 139C was the highlight of my day.

    Middle Barbershop Bail

    2026-07-08 Hiking 0
  • The Stott, Scott & Wilson cemetery in Hangmans Draw reminded me of Davey Gowan's grave in the Mazatzal Mountains. Note the "Aug 4 1888" dates of death are incorrect: The three were lynched a week later.

    Stott Canyon – Hangmans Draw

    2026-07-01 Cemetery, Hiking 0
  • Looking north across Potato Lake. I like this perspective the best. Lots of white clover, plus elk & deer scat.

    Potato Lake Draw

    2026-06-24 Hiking 0
  • Sheep Tank is located a mile west of Mooney Mountain. The water looked really good!

    Garland Prairie – Sheep Tank Loop

    2026-06-10 Hiking 0
  • Emerald Point, viewed from Abalone Point Lookout. The panoramic view stretches (L-R) from Dana Point, past Laguna Beach, Two Rock Point, Emerald Point, Abalone Point, Crystal Cove, Catalina Island (distant), Reef Point, Palos Verdes (distant), and Pelican Point, to Newport Beach.

    Crystal Cove State Park

    2026-05-25 Hiking 0

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